Shohei Ohtani, known for pitching out of the stretch, is trying the windup method in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior supports this shift, highlighting its potential to enhance a pitcher's delivery and rhythm, which contribute to timing and deception. Effective pitch sequencing and tunneling are crucial for foo, and pitching from the windup can enhance these elements. While the stretch delivery is straightforward and aids in consistency, the windup may offer additional advantages for Ohtani as he seeks to refine his game.
"That's something he was looking to do. Like he mentioned, he's always trying to get better. He wanted to feel some energy." - Mark Prior
"Deception is the name of the game for pitchers at any level, and is their greatest tool while on the mound."
"I always like guys in deliveries. Sometimes you move guys to stretch only just to simplify things, but I like when guys have some athleticism and some rhythm in their delivery." - Mark Prior
"Throwing from a windup can provide an additional level of deception and is the biggest advantage of not throwing solely from the stretch."
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